US Could Block Asylum on Public Health Grounds Under Trump Rule
A new DHS regulation, effective December 31, 2025, permits the denial of asylum on public health grounds. By…
UK Work Visa Holders Turning to Asylum: Rising Trends and Impacts
Home Office figures show 12,200 work-visa holders claimed asylum in the UK in the year ending June 2025.…
Epping Forest Plans to House Asylum Seekers Withdrawn, Council Confirms
The Epping Forest Council has officially withdrawn its plan to convert Loppet Hall into asylum seeker housing following…
Trump Admin Moves to Cancel Thousands of Asylum Cases Amid Push
The U.S. government is attempting to dismiss 8,000 asylum cases and has halted all pending asylum decisions. This…
Quebec Border Surge: Asylum Claims Rise, Returns to U.S. Not Evident
Asylum claims at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing nearly doubled in 2025, reaching 14,900. This spike is linked to…
No asylum seekers expected at East Sussex barracks this new year
The UK Home Office has delayed plans to use Crowborough Army Camp for housing 540 asylum seekers until…
Germany’s 2025 asylum applications plunge; no confirmed 1600 border turnaways
In 2025, Germany's asylum landscape shifted with a nearly 50% decrease in applications. While border checks have intensified,…
Germany reports 1,582 border-refused entrants filed asylum in 2025
This guide explains how to seek asylum in Germany following the 2025 border enforcement surge. It details why…
Shortage of Immigration Lawyers Pushes Asylum-Seekers Toward Scammers
Immigration courts hold over 3.5 million cases while representation rates dropped to about 30%, leaving asylum-seekers exposed to…
Syrian asylum seeker arrested in Netherlands over suspected terrorism plot
Dutch police arrested a 33-year-old Syrian asylum seeker on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack on Dec. 17,…
Germany Narrows Syrians’ Protection After Asylum File Reviews
BAMF rescinded protection for 550+ Syrians as courts ended blanket freezes, requiring individual risk proof. Rejections surged in…
What Labour’s 2025 Migration Reforms Mean for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Labour’s 2025 changes preserve asylum recognition for LGBTQ+ people but shift practical settlement routes toward work/study requirements. Most…
Fired Immigration Judges Amid DOJ Overhaul as Asylum Denials Hit 80%
The DOJ’s 2025 actions removed some immigration judges and hired replacements emphasizing deportation. Asylum denials hit 80% since…
New York Asylum Rates Fall After Trump-Fired Judges
New York’s asylum approvals have declined significantly after recent removals of immigration judges, dropping local rates from 83.5%…